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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    South Korea Passes Law to Protect Crypto Scam Victims

    By Mark Johnston | 15/03/2026

    The National Assembly has amended legislation requiring virtual asset exchanges to monitor suspicious transactions and compensate victims of digital financial crimes by October.

    Stablecoins

    HSBC, StanChart Tipped to Win Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    Standard Chartered has participated in the HKMA sandbox for stablecoin issuers, but HSBC's inclusion is seen as noteworthy as it did not.

    Cybersecurity

    BNM Sets New Technology Risk Rules for Payment Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    BNM has introduced stricter technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience rules for payment providers amid rapid digital payments growth.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Issues Draft Legislation for New Payments Licensing Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    The reforms establish a dual ASIC-APRA model, setting a AUD 200 million threshold for prudential oversight and introducing new safeguarding rules.

    Tokenisation

    HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.

    Tokenisation

    New Zealand FMA Calls for Digital Asset Law, Expands Fintech Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The FMA has flagged the need for primary legislation for virtual assets, citing industry concerns over regulatory fragmentation.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.

    Operational Risk

    BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Meta, Global Police Disrupt Asian Scam Networks; New AI Tools Rolled Out

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    As new AI-powered anti-scam features are deployed, a joint operation has led to 21 arrests in Thailand and the removal of over 150,000 accounts from Meta's platforms.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Inks 24-Hour Derivatives Deals with Eurex and ICE

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    KRX will sign agreements with Eurex and ICE to expand trading access as part of its bid for inclusion in the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

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